The Department of State Health Services Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Coordination (OEMS/TS) is updating the list of potentially eligible emergency medical service providers for the FY 15 EMS Allotment/Allocation. This funding consists of EMS and Trauma Care System Account (911 fund), the Emergency Medical Services, Trauma Facilities, and Trauma Care System Fund (1131 fund) and the Designated Trauma Facility and Emergency Medical Services Fund (3588 fund). Funds are distributed through your regional advisory council office.

If you are a Texas licensed EMS Provider providing 911 and/or emergency transfer service you may be eligible for funding through the EMS Allotment/Allocation fund (also referred to as EMS/County fund).

If you are a Texas licensed EMS Provider contracted to provide emergency medical services outside your county of licensure, you have until August 31, 2014 to submit a copy of your contract or letter of agreement.

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